§ 8C-4. Presumption of offer and acceptance.

(a) In general.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, there shall be a presumption that the landlord's offer of a lease renewal is on the same terms and conditions as the current lease and the tenant's acceptance of that offer.

(b) Exceptions.

The presumption described in subsection (a) of this section does not exist if:

(1) the landlord provides timely notice declining to renew for good cause as specified in § 8C-2(b) of this subtitle;

(2) the tenant fails to respond to a timely notice offering to renew the lease as specified in § 8C-2(a) of this subtitle; or

(3) a notice declining to renew the lease is provided by the tenant to the landlord under the terms of the lease or other applicable law.